Description
Crispy popcorn chicken coated in a sweet and tangy orange glaze.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- Vegetable oil, for frying
- 1 cup orange juice
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch, mixed with 2 teaspoons water
- Sesame seeds, for garnish
- Green onions, sliced, for garnish
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine flour, 1/4 cup cornstarch, salt, and pepper.
- Dip chicken pieces in beaten eggs, then dredge in the flour mixture.
- Press chicken into panko breadcrumbs.
- Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Fry chicken until golden brown and cooked through. Drain on paper towels.
- In a saucepan, combine orange juice, soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, ginger, and garlic. Bring to a simmer.
- Stir in the cornstarch slurry and cook until the sauce thickens.
- Add the fried chicken to the sauce and toss to coat.
- Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions before serving.
Notes
- For extra crispy chicken, double-fry the pieces.
- Adjust sweetness by adding more or less honey.
- Serve with steamed rice and your favorite vegetables.
- Prep Time: 20 min
- Cook Time: 25 min
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 1200mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: sticky orange chicken, popcorn chicken, sweet orange chicken, crispy chicken, easy chicken recipe, Asian chicken